Spring Cleaning: Tidy Up and Save Money

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's that time of year again. Out with the old, and in with the clean. Spring cleaning might break your back, but there are some ways to make sure it doesn't break your bank.

Clear out the garage, scrub the tile, polish the pans. Wouldn't it be nice to save during spring cleaning? Jenn Savedge saves money every time she cleans by using vinegar, baking soda and lemon.

"They're super cheap," Savedge told Ivanhoe. "They cost pennies and save you so much more than any brand name cleaner."

Put them to the test. White vinegar costs $2.89 per gallon. Fantastik cleaner costs $11.96 for the same amount. Baking soda rings up at $1.29 for a 32-ounce box compared to comet Ajax at about $1.19 for 21 ounces.

Make some money while cleaning out the closet. Consider selling old electronics for cash. Try http://www.cashforlaptops.com, even if your laptop is broken, or try http://www.buymytronics.com.

Old magazines could bring in cash while purging your closet. Don't throw them out before checking eBay. Copies of one out-of-print magazine recently sold on the site for $10 per issue. A collection of the first 10 issues went for $300.